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Granted Vinge is some 20 odd years younger than Asimov, but I'm not sure I'd contrast either Vinge or Robinson as new or contemporary sci-fi (still great, thoug

by e12e 9y ago

Granted Vinge is some 20 odd years younger than Asimov, but I'm not sure I'd contrast either Vinge or Robinson as new or contemporary sci-fi (still great, though, no argument there). Maybe Alastair Reynolds, Charles Stross and Ian Banks could be singled out as being "new hard sci-fi"? More in the same age as Vinge, I'd also mention Nancy Kress. Even William Gibson and Bruce Sterling are approaching retirement age these days...

jacquesm 9y ago
> Even William Gibson and Bruce Sterling are approaching retirement age these days... Iain Banks has died. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_Banks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_Banks
- e12e 9y ago
  Oh dear, my apologies. Feels wrong to"up"-vote that, but thank you for pointing out my too hasty check of birthdates (only).
  - 505 9y ago
    I think he was pretty constructive about it, by HN standards.
  - jacquesm 9y ago
    Hm, I was actually rather worried about ruining your day. No need to apologize.
bjelkeman-again 9y ago
If you go all the way to W. Then check out Peter Watts and Blindsight. Contemporary, interesting/challenging, fun and good.